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Field Lines in Different Scenarios

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wo identical infinite positive line charges areplaced along the lines X ta in the x-y plane. Apositive point charge placed at origin is restrictedto move along x-axis. Its equilibrium isx-ax=+a(1) Unstable(2) Stable3 Neutral(4) None of these

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